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Bohemians vs St Joseph's — a European reawakening at Dalymount Park
Preview · UEFA Conference League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 Bohemians are back on the continental stage for the first time since 2021/22, and they get to open the campaign in front of their own crowd. Dalymount Park hosts a first leg against a St Joseph'
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Linfield vs Kalju — the Northern Irish favourites travel into the unknown
Preview · UEFA Conference League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 Linfield begin their European qualifying campaign away from home, travelling to Estonia to face Nõmme Kalju in the first leg of a tie between two clubs who have never previously met and who share a curious footnote: neither
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Paide vs Hegelmann — Estonian form and away resilience against a stuck-in-draws host
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FK Liepaja vs Decic — inconsistent hosts still favoured over a shaky traveller
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Dila Gori vs Virtus — a European regular against San Marino's underdogs
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Alashkert vs Yelimay Semey — home comforts against an untested rival
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Atletic Escaldes vs Mornar — cup glow meets a 19-game unbeaten run
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Ferencvaros vs Vojvodina — Hungarian giants travel to Novi Sad under a new coach
Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 This first leg is actually staged at Vojvodina's own Karađorđe Stadium in Novi Sad, with Ferencvaros the visiting side despite carrying the bigger reputation and being treated as favourites for the tie overall. It is a
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Hajduk Split vs Zilina — Croatian runners-up open at Poljud
Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 Hajduk Split launch their European campaign at a packed Poljud on Thursday night against Slovak side Žilina, in a tie that pits a big, well-supported Croatian club chasing continental relevance against a Slovak cup winner with genuine
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CSKA Sofia vs Derry City — cup pedigree against Irish grit
Preview · UEFA Europa League · First qualifying round, first leg · 9 July 2026 CSKA Sofia host Derry City at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on Thursday, with the Bulgarian side arriving as clear favourites off the back of a cup triumph that has reshaped their season. Derry, making a rare trip
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